The owner of this GT6 graveyard has loved Triumphs for years, but they have decided to move on to something else. So, they are listing one car for sale at a time and plan on finishing with their GT6… more»
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Nov 29, 2017 • Exclusives • 14 Comments
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1946 Triumph 1800 Roadster
Immediately after the Second World War, British manufacturers were desperate to export vehicles. The fact that many American servicemen came home with MG TCs wasn’t lost on Sir John Black, head of Standard-Triumph, and the result was the Triumph… more»
Nov 17, 2017 • Exclusives • 9 Comments
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1979 Triumph Spitfire
If you’ve been on the hunt for a classic that just needs a good cleaning to be a fun driver, this Spitfire might be the car for you! These car’s are dead simple to work on, but this low… more»
Nov 17, 2017 • Uncategorized • 7 Comments
Ur-TR: 1955 Triumph TR2
For all we see at most car events where British sports cars gather, Triumph’s roadster lineage may as well have started with the TR3, but it stands to reason that before there was a 3, there had to be… more»
Nov 9, 2017 • Uncategorized • 11 Comments
Classics In The Hedge: Yard Finds In Surrey
We reported a few weeks ago about an enthusiast in Michigan that was forced to clear out his collection of project and parts cars. This is not a phenomenon unique to the overzealous zoning boards found in U.S. municipalities,… more»
Nov 2, 2017 • Exclusives • 31 Comments
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1967 Triumph T120
Triumph built some great motorcycles, but you don’t see many of their bikes here on American roads. This particular example was purchased by the seller back in 1978 while they were stationed in Scotland. It saw use in South… more»
Oct 26, 2017 • For Sale • 44 Comments
No, Alex, You Can’t! 1970 Triumph GT6+
My son-in-law Alex loves Triumph GT6s, especially the early 1966 to 1970 “round tail” cars. Of those, while each year has it’s favorites, the later GT6+ is considered by many the ultimate GT6. This one is being auctioned here on… more»
Sep 20, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Just a Badge, Man: 1978 Triumph Spitfire
Triumph Spitfires certainly have spent plenty of time on the track, whether it’s a professional road course or weekend cone-chasing with the local autocross club. The seller of this rough ’78 Spitfire thinks he has a former race car… more»
Sep 18, 2017 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
The Right Kind Of IRS: 1967 Triumph TR4A
The acronym IRS doesn’t usually conjure positive thoughts and feelings, but in this case it’s actually a good thing. This Triumph TR4A is equipped with the independent rear suspension or IRS. It was discovered in a barn with a… more»
Sep 18, 2017 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
It Will Buff Out: 1979 Triumph TR7 Drophead
What’s orange on the outside and blue on the inside? Well, this TR7 listed on eBay is, unless, of course, it’s really red. It’s claimed to have only 17,531 miles and is located in Salem, Oregon. (Anyone who believes this… more»
Sep 7, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Lost to the Jungle: 1965 Triumph Herald
Perhaps best known for its stint as a sailboat in an old Top Gear episode, the Triumph Herald is rarely seen today in project form. A quick check of craigslist reveals some recently deleted ads and one decent driver, but… more»
Sep 2, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Black Widow: 1980 TR7 Spider For $900!
Black widow bites are much more unusual than you’d think. So are folks that are “bitten” by the Triumph TR7. Much maligned both during it’s time and since, in reality by the time the TR7 exited in 1982 it… more»
Aug 30, 2017 • Auctions • 20 Comments
BF AUCTION: 1957 Triumph TR3
There’s still some summer left to enjoy so why not do it a British roadster? There are lots of options when sports car shopping, but the TR3 should be at the top of everyone’s list. They are powerful, awesome… more»
Aug 30, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Blue Cheese Wedge: 1980 Triumph TR8
The wedge-shaped Triumph TR8 is one of the least known and underappreciated British sports cars, produced right at the end of Triumph’s existence as a car manufacturer (yes, we know about the badge-engineered Honda called a Triumph Acclaim, but… more»
Aug 21, 2017 • For Sale • 7 Comments
1972 Spitfire: Daily Driver? Yes!
I spent the majority of my adult life driving Triumphs as daily drivers–most of them being Spitfires–but I can tell you that it’s a rare Spitfire than can both look this good and be suitable for daily driving! This… more»
Aug 5, 2017 • For Sale • 5 Comments
One Owner, Lots Of Parts! 1963 Triumph TR4
More often than not, when I’ve purchased a car I’ve tried to reconstruct whatever history I can find out about the car. Not to worry with this car, as it’s being sold by a dealer who purchased the car… more»
